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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

947 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 8 of 48

Motorist's Lapse

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 6

For falling to return a certificate of registration and number plate to the Superintendent of Traffic within three days of its expiry, Jack Bugden, was…

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Silly Hughes in Motor Smash

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 2

Mr. William Morris Hughes, former Prime Minister of Australia, and Senator Duncan overturned the former’s car between Coolac and Jugiong…

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Train Services Timetable Discussed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 2

Discussion of the railway time-table, as affecting Goulburn, occupied considerable time at last night's meeting of the Goulburn…

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Railway News Staff Changes

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 4

Recent staff changes in the southern railway division include:— Traffic Branch.—Transfers: F. Hogg shunter, Orange to Harden; J. F…

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Collector Notes Bush Fire—New Road COLLECTOR

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 3

A bush, fire broke out in a paddock owned, by Mr. M. Noble at lunch time on Monday, but many willing hands arrived and placed the blaze…

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Girl’s 2000-Feet Jump From Aeroplane

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 5

A girl named Ruth Rockwell, 18 years old, who had just left school, threw herself from an aeroplane flying 2000ft. above Long Island, says…

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No Luck That Canberra Road

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 2

Notwithstanding that Ald. S. Cusack had with him in his car yesterday, with other passengers, the Honorable Member for…

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Crowded Life Colombo Road Goulburn Abroad

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 2

"Motor traffic! We do not know what it means. This was an impression left on the mind of Ald. Good new after a run…

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ROAD-SENSE Points to Remember Head-on Collisions

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 5

Probably the worst motor accident which can happen on the road is that which can arise from a head-on collision between…

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"Backbone of Steel" B.sa. .Motor Cycles

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 5

Striking evidence of the strength of the new 1930 B.S.A. frame with the "Backbone of Steel" was revealed when a 1930 4.93 h.p. S.V. B.S.A…

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Motor Club March Carnival Visiting Riders (Club Notes by "Speed")

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 5

Competitions are reminded that entries for the Speedway carnival on March 1 close on Saturday next with the secretary or…

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Motoring Traffic Laws The transport Bill N.R.M.A. ATTITUDE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 5

Mr. King, Acing chairman of the N.R.M.A. Board of Management suggests that the proposed amendments of the Motor Traffic…

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That Railway To Captain's Flat

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 5

The member for Goulburn, Mr. J. M. Tully, had a query in the Legislative Assembly, concerning the Bungendore Captain's Flat Railway…

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ROAD-SENSE Points to Remember

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 24 February 1930 · page 5

Probably the worst motor accident which can happen on the road is that which can arise from a head-on collision between vehicles going in…

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Tiger Moth Does 165 M.P.H. World's Largest Light Aeroplane

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 24 February 1930 · page 3

Shortly before dawn on Saturday, February 15, a large crowd of R.A.A.F. officers and others interested in aviation gathered at Pt. Cook to…

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Motorists and Taxation

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 24 February 1930 · page 2

All motorists want good roads and, at first glance, it would seem only a fair proposition that the motorists should be charged the…

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The Post! Motorists in Auburn Street the Lighting To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 2

Sir.—In view of the recent fatal accident in Auburn Street, would it not be wise for the City Council to inquire into the lighting of the street? As a…

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Railways Staff Changes

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 2

Latest staff changes in the Goulburn rail way district include:— Transfers.—Mr. C. G. Mahoney, relief officer, Goulburn to S.M.,…

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Two Hockey Teams Goulburn Motor Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 6

At the annual meeting, of the Goulburn Motor Club hockey team nominations for the coming season were received, but owing to many new…

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Safe Blown Open at Railway Station Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 3

Thieves broke into the office of Berala Railway Station early this morning, and placing a charge of gelignite in the safe, blew it open. About £33…

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